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alt_sinistra) wrote2012-10-29 10:19 pm
alt_sinistra) wrote2012-10-29 10:19 pm
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Astronomy Guild and other details
Such a pleasure to get to see my astronomy colleagues this evening, as always. Tonight’s presentation was a quite fascinating talk on photographic advances with telescopes, some of which seem very promising.
We also had two quite spirited discussions about some new projects. First - after what I understand are innumerable commitee meetings - there’s a firm proposal for Guild use of a portion of Tintagel, and they’re working on the final details for the telescope installation.
Second, some conversation about what an improved astronomy text might look like - ideally something that would accomodate both student use, and interested adults who wish to review the topic. Students, on that last point, I’ve been asked to talk to all of you about what would be of particular interest and help. We’ll find time in our classes this month to do so, but please think about what you find frustrating and confusing, and on what you find useful or essential.
Mum, thanks again for tea and managing certain details.
We also had two quite spirited discussions about some new projects. First - after what I understand are innumerable commitee meetings - there’s a firm proposal for Guild use of a portion of Tintagel, and they’re working on the final details for the telescope installation.
Second, some conversation about what an improved astronomy text might look like - ideally something that would accomodate both student use, and interested adults who wish to review the topic. Students, on that last point, I’ve been asked to talk to all of you about what would be of particular interest and help. We’ll find time in our classes this month to do so, but please think about what you find frustrating and confusing, and on what you find useful or essential.
Mum, thanks again for tea and managing certain details.